PRACTICE TEST 13

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. dragon B. factor C. design D. publish
2. A. responsible B. accommodate C. experiment D. terrorism
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
3. A. particular B. superstar C. smart D. harvest
4. A. boxing B. luxurious C. relax D. galaxy
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
5. Because it was unsafe and too expensive to repair, the 70-years-old building
A B C D
had to be demolished.
6. These interested paintings were donated to the library by Gilmore Foundation
A B C
20 years ago.
D
7. The museum director was neither friendly or professional in his approach to US.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. I couldn’t live with a person who had such disgusting________.
A. customs B. habits C. uses D. actions
9. ________the tree to get bird’s eggs, the boy had a bad fall.
A. Climbing B. To climb C. Climb D. Having climbed
10. The water company will have to________off water supplies while repairs to the pipes
are carried out.
A. cut B. take C. break D. set
11. As consumers’ response to traditional advertising techniques declines, businesses are
beginning________new methods of reaching customers.
A. the development B. be developing
C. being developed D. to develop
12. ________accepting your job offer, I’d like to know a bit more about the company.
A. In advance B. In order C. Until D. Before
13. Can you________the papers with you when you come to see me, please?
A. bring B. collect C. take D. get
14. It is too early in the________to expect many visitors to the town.
A. term B. season C. time D. calendar
15. If you can give me one good reason for your acting like this, ________mention this
incident again.
A. I will never B. I never C. will I never D. I don’t
16. It is honest of Frank to have returned________.
A. a wallet back to its original owner B. to its original owner the wallet
C. the wallet to its originally owner D. the wallet to its original owner
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
17. Bin’. “Hello. Can I speak to Lily, please? This is Bin.”
Paula’. “I’m sorry she’s out. ________”
A. You’ll have to wait. B. Would you like to leave her a message?
C. Can you come again? D. This is a wrong time to call her.
18. Alice’. “Is Monday possible for you?”
Chris’. “________”
A. I hope so, too. B. I really enjoy meeting you.
C. Yes. Thank you. D. Yes, that’s fine.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. They grumbled about the food. They didn’t seem to be pleased.
A. argued B. complained C. thought D. bargained
20. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.
A. puzzled B. disgusted C. angry D. upset
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that
he had to resign.
A. invited B. opposed C. insisted D. supported
22. I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend - I’m up to my ears in work.
A. busy B. bored C. idle D. scared
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Earthquakes are the most destructive natural disasters. They usually hit without any (23)
________and result in a great loss of life and an enormous demolition of buildings.
Additionally, they may cause devastating landslides or (24) ________ gigantic tidal waves
which, in fact, are colossal walls of water smashing into seashores with such force that they
are capable of destroying coastal cities. (25) ________, the vast majority of fatalities and
serious injuries come about when buildings collapse.
Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to
escape once the shaking starts. The savage (26) ________ of an earthquake trigger off a
complex chain reaction in the building’s structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled.
A building’s height, its shape and construction materials are the most (27) ________factors
deciding about the survival and collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or
death of its inhabitants.
23. A. notice B. warning C. caution D. advice
24. A. create B. build C. construct D. get
25. A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Since D. However
26. A. services B. results C. forces D. waves
27. A. significant B. considerate C. trivial D. positive
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
There are many different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by
exercising. Exercising must be done on a regular basis. The amount of exercise done each
time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty
minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five- minute exercises are just as effective.
Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often
do so in the comfort of air-conditioned gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been
specifically designed to tone the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be
played indoors. Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors.
There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis, cycling and
even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the sun
or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the wind
blowing against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people with a taste for
adventure.
Exercising is crucial in a different regime. The type of exercise a person takes up depends
on his lifestyle and personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable
for him.
28. According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?
A. Five minutes is effective for them.
B. They do not have much free time.
C. Gymnasiums are expensive.
D. They keep fit not by exercising.
29. Which of the following is NOT a place for indoor exercise as mentioned in the passage?
A. gymnasiums B. badminton courts
C. swimming pools D. tennis courts
30. The underlined word ‘‘These” in the passage refers to________.
A. different types B. outdoor exercises
C. people D. activities
31. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People should exercise from time to time.
B. Outdoor exercises are more popular than indoor ones.
C. Rock climbing is suitable for adventurous people.
D. Facilities in gymnasiums are not effective.
32. Which of the following influences the particular type of exercise a person takes up?
A. lifestyle B. health C. occupation D. income
II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning
with the given words.
33. Our picnic was cancelled as it rained heavily last Sunday.
Because of________________________________________.
34. It is reported that two people were killed in the car accident.
Two people _______________________________________.
35. ‘‘Don’t make too much noise, children,” he said.
He told ___________________________________________.
36. Years ago women were too busy at home to take part in social activities.
Years ago women didn’t ______________________________.
Write new sentences as similar as possible In meaning to the original sentences, using the
given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. Despite his injury, he continued to play until the end of the match. (Although)
________________________________________________________________
38. He hadn’t received any formal training in mechanics. He invented many useful
machines, (but)
________________________________________________________________
39. She was very tired. She could not stand up. (so ... that)
________________________________________________________________
40. The driver was given a final warning about speeding. The driver continued to drive too
fast, (but)
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